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A newborn after receiving vitamin K shot and eye ointment to prevent health issues in first few days, weeks, months of life.
Health and Wellness | April 2, 2026

Why Newborns Get a Vitamin K Shot and Eye Ointment at Birth

Newborns receive a vitamin K shot and eye ointment to prevent serious bleeding and infections, providing safe protection from birth.
Health and Wellness | April 2, 2026

How to Manage Hot Flashes and Night Sweats During Menopause

Hot flashes and night sweats are common in menopause. Learn causes and how lifestyle habits and treatments can reduce symptoms.
Health and Wellness | March 25, 2026

Advance Directive and End of Life Care: Why Planning Matters

Learn why advance directives matter, how they guide care, and how planning ahead brings clarity and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
A portrait of positive parenting.
Health and Wellness | March 24, 2026

How to Discipline Without Yelling: Positive Parenting Tips by Age

Learn positive discipline strategies by age to guide behavior, build skills and stay calm without yelling.
A doctor and her patient are engaged in a light conversation after a visit.
Health and Wellness | March 19, 2026

How to Talk to Your Doctor: 8 Tips for Better Communication

Strengthen your relationship with your primary care doctor by preparing questions, using the patient portal, virtual care and more.
Health and Wellness | March 18, 2026

What to Do If You Have High Blood Pressure

What causes high blood pressure (hypertension)? Learn the symptoms, how it is diagnosed and why treatment is important to prevent heart attack and stroke.
A picture of red meat, cooked rare.
Health and Wellness | March 11, 2026

Is Red Meat Bad for You?

Eating too much red meat may raise heart disease and cancer risk. Learn how often you should eat it and healthier options.
Health and Wellness | March 11, 2026

What Do Dietitians Do?

Learn what registered dietitians do and how Scripps nutrition experts help patients manage disease at locations across San Diego County.
Thumbnail for a short video featuring Dr. Dabhia discussing measles and measles prevention.
Health and Wellness | March 5, 2026

Measles Vaccine: Schedule, Safety and Why It Matters (video)

Learn why measles outbreaks are rising, how effective the measles vaccine is and when children and adults should be vaccinated.
The HPV vaccine can prevent HPV-related cancers.
Health and Wellness | February 24, 2026

HPV Vaccine and Cancer Prevention in Kids

HPV or the human papillomavirus is the most commonly sexually transmitted infection in the US. Scripps experts discuss the importance of the HPV vaccine.